Michael Collins' handkerchief among collector's items for auction

It is accompanied by a manuscript letter in pencil signed by Collins’ brother Sean O Coileain

The linen handkerchief (framed) Michael Collins had at the time of his death will be auctioned at Hegarty's.

As the autumn season moves into high gear an impressive selection of highly collectible lots is available to collectors up and down the country next week. 

 A linen handkerchief Michael Collins had in his pocket on the evening of his death, on August 22, 1922, will be auctioned at Hegarty's in Bandon.